Configuration and Data Manager

Gauss Management Research & Engineering•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

Configuration and Data Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) at Warner Robins, GA. This position is contingent upon contract award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) M- Code Aviation Receiver (MAR) Joint Program Office (JPO) manages systems to provide precise Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) information to a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems. These systems include but are not limited to the Software Defined User Equipment (SDUE), Miniaturized Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) 2000, Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI), Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR), GPS Antenna System 1 (GAS-1), Advanced Digital Antenna Production System (ADAP), GPS Antennas, Antenna Electronics (AE), Resilient Embedded GPS/INS (R-EGI), Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE); Air Force Vanguard Transition programs, and alternative navigation capabilities. Some systems are in initial development and many of these systems are undergoing significant modernization efforts to respond to new threats, improve supportability, improve long-term resiliency, and adopt open architecture standards, and digital engineering best practices. Modernization efforts are underway for both the MAGR-2K and the EGI receiver systems in support of aircraft modernization efforts. Additionally, R-EGI and SDUE are in rapid development using innovative acquisition approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field and at least (3) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three (3) years of which must be in DoD; Or Seven (7) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five (5) years of which must be in DoD acquisition.
Understanding of DoD acquisition, compliance, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Collaborative mindset, capable of fostering alignment and teamwork across diverse functions.
High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to company values and customer focus.
Must have a minimum of an active U.S. TOP SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Position could travel up to 25% of the time out of state and overnight to fulfill contract requirements.

Responsibilities

PLAN, IMPLEMENT, AND MAINTAIN CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT (CM) AND DATA MANAGEMENT (DM) PROCESSES IN SUPPORT OF THE M-CODE AVIATION RECEIVER (MAR) JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE
ESTABLISH AND CONTROL BASELINES FOR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNS, SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, AND TECHNICAL DATA THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE
MANAGE CONFIGURATION IDENTIFICATION, CHANGE CONTROL, STATUS ACCOUNTING, AND CONFIGURATION AUDITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD AND AIR FORCE POLICIES
SUPPORT CONFIGURATION CONTROL BOARDS (CCBS) BY PREPARING DOCUMENTATION, TRACKING ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSALS (ECPS), AND ENSURING TIMELY ADJUDICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
MAINTAIN AUTHORITATIVE CONFIGURATION AND TECHNICAL DATA REPOSITORIES TO ENSURE ACCURACY, TRACEABILITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY
ENSURE TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGES, SPECIFICATIONS, INTERFACE CONTROL DOCUMENTS (ICDS), AND DRAWINGS ARE PROPERLY CONTROLLED AND VERSIONED
TRACK AND MANAGE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONS ACROSS DEVELOPMENT, TEST, PRODUCTION, AND SUSTAINMENT ENVIRONMENTS
ENSURE REQUIREMENTS TRACEABILITY FROM SYSTEM-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS THROUGH DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, TEST, AND DEPLOYMENT
SUPPORT AUDITS, REVIEWS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS BY PROVIDING CONFIGURATION STATUS AND DATA PRODUCTS
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACTUAL DATA REQUIREMENTS (CDRLS) AND DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (DIDS)
COORDINATE WITH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TEST, LOGISTICS, CYBERSECURITY, AND ACQUISITION TEAMS TO ENSURE CONFIGURATION INTEGRITY
SUPPORT DATA RIGHTS MANAGEMENT, DATA DELIVERY SCHEDULES, AND SECURE HANDLING OF CONTROLLED AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
IDENTIFY CONFIGURATION RISKS AND IMPACTS TO COST, SCHEDULE, AND PERFORMANCE; SUPPORT MITIGATION STRATEGIES
ENSURE CM/DM PROCESSES SUPPORT AIRWORTHINESS, SECURITY ACCREDITATION, AND LIFECYCLE SUSTAINMENT NEEDS